Atlassian Consultant (Jira Align) - Contract

About the role

Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner combining Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Jira Align implementations and enhancements across enterprise environments
• Partner with stakeholders to understand delivery models, agile maturity, and reporting needs
• Configure Jira Align to support program-level planning, portfolio visibility, and execution tracking
• Help define and implement governance, workflows, and best practices across teams
• Align Jira Align with Jira Software and other Atlassian tools
• Support agile transformation initiatives and scaled agile frameworks (SAFe or similar)
• Provide guidance and training to delivery teams, product leaders, and executives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a consulting and client delivery environment

Requirements

• Strong experience with Jira Align (required)
• Experience with Jira Software and the Atlassian ecosystem
• Experience supporting scaled agile frameworks (SAFe or similar preferred)
• Experience working in enterprise or consulting environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to translate delivery needs into practical tooling solutions

Nice to Have

• Atlassian certifications
• Experience with agile transformation initiatives
• Experience working with distributed teams
• Experience supporting large-scale delivery organizations